Jefferson Township School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 300 teachers and support staff are employed at Jefferson Township School District. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
New Jersey Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of New Jersey. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $78,110 | $60,040 - $102,870 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,120 | $61,840 - $105,480 |
| Middle School Teacher | $81,690 | $61,450 - $104,790 |
| High School Teacher | $87,100 | $63,040 - $108,230 |
| PE Teacher | $81,840 | $39,720 - $121,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists salary ranges for special education teachers in New Jersey.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,520 | $61,710 - $103,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of New Jersey below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $87,680 | $49,710-$144,870 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $145,910 | $103,030 - $188,060 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,430 | $57,850 - $108,500 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Jefferson Township School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $27,583 | $25,170 |
| Administrators | $27,604 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Jefferson Township School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Jefferson Township School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Jefferson Township School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 269 | 282 | 283 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 118 | 127 | 128 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 96 | 113 | 114 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 46 | 33 | 32 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 8 | 11 | 10 |
| Teaching Assistants | 57 | 118 | 131 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Jefferson Township School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 193 | 193 | 194 |
| District Support Staff | 11 | 14 | 17 |
| School Administrators | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 | 21 | 18 |
| Student Support Staff | 30 | 32 | 36 |
| Other Support Staff | 54 | 109 | 106 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Other School Counselors | - | 12 | 12 |
Jefferson Township School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Jefferson Township School District oversees 7 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Mount Arlington Borough School District (2 Schools)
- Sparta Township School District (4 Schools)
- Hopatcong School District (5 Schools)
- Rockaway Township School District (6 Schools)
- Wharton Borough School District (2 Schools)
Jefferson Township School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Lake Hopatcong
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen T Briggs School 1 Jefferson Dr Lake Hopatcong NJ 07849 (973) 663-0900 | KG-2 | 21 | 328 |
Teaching in Lake Shawnee Wharton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Stanlick School 121 B Shawnee Trail Lake Shawnee Wharton NJ 07885 (973) 663-0520 | 3-5 | 31 | 381 |
Teaching in Oak Ridge
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozy Lake School 205 Cozy Lake Rd Oak Ridge NJ 07438 (973) 697-4777 | 1-2 | 18 | 241 |
| Jefferson Township (twp) High School 1010 Weldon Rd Rd2 Oak Ridge NJ 07438 (973) 697-3535 | 9-12 | 92 | 1,020 |
| Jefferson Township (twp) Middle School 1000 Weldon Rd Oak Ridge NJ 07438 (973) 697-1980 | 6-8 | 75 | 813 |
| Milton School 52 Schoolhouse Rd Oak Ridge NJ 07438 (973) 697-4742 | PK-KG | 7 | 148 |
| White Rock School 2 Francine Place Oak Ridge NJ 07438 (973) 697-2414 | 3-5 | 34 | 379 |